Trump Taps Jay Clayton As DNI After Pushback On Bill Pulte
June 12, 2026·about 11 hours ago·via The Washington Post

President Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence after pushback over Bill Pulte, according to the report. The move signals a shift in the administration’s intelligence pick amid internal pressure and Senate scrutiny. It is another reminder that personnel fights in Washington are never just about credentials - they are about control, trust, and who gets to shape the national security apparatus. Read more about this...